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Olbert Family History

Olbert Surname Meaning

Variant (in Slavic-speaking regions) of North German Albert.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Olbert family from?

You can see how Olbert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olbert family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Olbert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Olbert family living in Durham. This was about 33% of all the recorded Olbert's in United Kingdom. Durham and 2 other counties had the highest population of Olbert families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olbert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Olbert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Olbert. 33% of Olbert men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    33%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farming
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Olbert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olbert census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 421 immigration records available for the last name Olbert. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 719 military records available for the last name Olbert. For the veterans among your Olbert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olbert lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Olbert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Olbert in 1943 was 27, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Olbert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Olbert ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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